Volunteer FAQ

The 2023 Anzac Day Parade Brisbane will be held on Tuesday 25 April. This year’s parade will be led by the Australian Army and will recognise the 50th Anniversary of the withdrawal of Ausrtralian forces from Vietnam and the Legacy Centenary.
The Parade normally runs between 10:00am and 12:30pm. Volunteers will be required to be in the CBD at the following times to receive a brief from the Parade Chief Marshal:
• Parade Marshals: Information Tent, Queens Park at 7.45am
• Buggy Shuttle Drivers – King George Square Car Park, Level A at 8.30am
All volunteers are expected to dress appropriately. Red and blue polo shirts will be supplied, and caps or hats will be made available.
Specific information including the Parade map and on-site timings will be provided closer to the event.

The ABC coverage of the 2019 Parade offers some insight into those participating in the event each year:

Support one of the largest veteran events in the city
Personal and professional growth
Giving back to your community
Gaining valuable skills and practical experience
Meeting new people and making new friends
Training & development
Make a major difference in the life of veterans by commemorating them

Volunteers rights and responsibilities – Volunteering Queensland

Volunteers are matched to roles based on their skills, knowledge and interests. We have specialist and general volunteering opportunities; Veteran Liaison, Information Booth, Association & Route Marshals are a few.

The current volunteers are divided into two groups were one focuses on veteran transportation:

Parade Marshals (Red Shirts)

Parade Transport Marshals (Blue Shirts)

No, but we do value specialist skills. Livestock, Band and Youth Marshals require additional experience, however the majority of roles do not need more than commitment and enthusiasm.

Yes, veterans primarily participate in the Anzac Day Parade and the majority of our volunteer cohort have no direct ties to the Australian Defence Force.

The Anzac Day Parade Brisbane Committee accepts volunteers from 18 years and over. Youth volunteering is coordinated through uniformed associations such as Scouts Australia.

After submitting an Expression of Interest through Seek Volunteer; CLICK HERE, we will provide an application form. A short individual get to know each other meeting is held in New Farm followed by a new volunteer group Parade Brief.

The majority of roles are satisfied by the group Parade Briefs held throughout the year. However, buggy drivers are required to attend a familiarisation event in Yatala held early April.

Dependant on the disabilitty and, where necessary accompanied by a carer, we would investigate any suitable roles within the Parade. Otherwise send an enquiry and we will see how your skills would complement roles within the Parade.

We will ensure you receive the appropriate support to fulfill your allocated role, in advance or on the day. We always require a few new volunteers each year to replace those who relocate or commit elsewhere.

The current volunteer list is available here.

Water is available for volunteers and participants around the Parade. We look to obtain vouchers for local food outlets, however volunteers are not provided food.
All volunteers will undertake a face to face briefing prior to the Parade.The Volunteer Coordinator is available to provide you with help and support on marshall@rslsouthqueensland.org

Yes, we already have RACQ as a corporate supporter supplying veteran transport drivers. By partnering with our event, Australian businesses can occasionally meet some of their corporate social responsibility goals through group volunteer opportunities for their employees.

Do you have any special skills or experience we could be made aware of? Let us know as soon as you can so we can ensure your personal qualities are matched to the most appropriate volunteer role.